Relationships Coordinator

• Support young people's mainstream employment access and outcomes
• Permanent, 45.6h per fortnight
• From $89,649.54 base(pro-rata) + super + NFP salary packaging
• Additional Well-being leave on top of annual leave plus loads more

Why join Launch Housing

Our mission is to end homelessness. We aim to get people housed, keep them housed, and be an influential voice on ending homelessness. We are a secular, independent provider of choice for clients and the go-to organisation on homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors and the community.

Our people are the backbone of our organisation and supporting their wellbeing and professional development is critical to our ability to help our clients and the community. We value lived experience and diversity in our staff, and actively work to ensure everyone is able to make their career with Launch Housing fulfilling.

Launch Housing is working to become more trauma informed and as a leading employer in the homelessness sector, it is important to let you know that you may hear stories of distress, hardship, trauma, or violence when working with us. We encourage you to reflect on how this may impact you when considering to apply for the role. Sustaining the Health & Well-being of our staff is our priority. We provide adequate training & supervision, Wellbeing Days, and access to Employee Assistance Program

There are many benefits of working at Launch Housing including:

• Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
• Wellbeing days (on top of annual leave)
• Purchased leave
• Gender neutral paid parental leave
• Training and career growth opportunities across Launch Housing
• A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses
• Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
• Positive, supportive and progressive work environment

Why this role matters

Launch Housing's EFY Foyer programs operate out of residential facilities located on TAFE campuses - at Kangan TAFE (Broadmeadows) and Holmesglen TAFE (Glen Waverley). The EFYF program is an innovative model providing integrated learning and accommodation services that develop the skills and talents of young people (16 - 24 years of age) who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness through providing accommodation, and access to education, training, employment and other support. The residential facility includes 40 beds (studio style apartments) with communal living and support service areas supervised 24/7.

Reporting to the Manager - Education First Youth Foyer, you will lead a team of volunteers and will:

• Be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a Mentoring Program as a key project
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to lead and manage the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteer mentors, with particular understanding of legislative and best-practice child safety practice and standards
• Develop policies and procedures that ensure the effective implementation of a Mentoring Program
• Develop a position work plan, setting of KPI's, and reporting mechanisms
• Ensure quality project management approaches are used to implement and evaluate projects and initiatives

For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

What we're looking for

We are currently seeking a skilled & passionate individual, someone committed to working with young people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness on their journey out of homelessness.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree level qualification in community development, including a sound understanding of community development principles, employment pathways and barriers experienced by young people in accessing employment opportunities
• Demonstrated volunteer recruitment and management experience
• An ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of young people experiencing homelessness.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships and working in partnership, including excellent networking and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to plan, implement and evaluate high quality projects including skills such as attention to detail and good time management.
• Must have current full Victorian driver's licence

How to apply

To obtain a full position description and to apply for this opportunity, please follow the How to Apply instructions. Please submit a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV.

If you need additional information about this role, please contact Luke Berry at luke.berry@launchhousing.org.au or 0421785617

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know at careers@launchhousing.org.au

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to complete a Working with Children Check and Police check and provide evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid Covid-19 Vaccination Exemption certificate.

Launch Housing is committed to child safety and is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. We welcome and encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and LGBTQI+. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise, and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.